Find shade-loving shrubs, control Bermuda in St. Augustine, thicken wintercreeper, prune figs and blackberries, and revive ...

Also called hellebore, Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) will do best in a location protected from cold winter winds. A dependable choice for part to full shade, Lenten rose will be a long-term ...

Most shade tolerant plants prefer one of the following conditions: four or fewer hours of full sun (especially morning); dappled sun all day; or high, shifting shade (as you find under tall pine trees ...

Like its name suggests, the uniquely shaped bee balm is basically irresistible to bees—as well as hummingbirds and butterflies. The fringed and aromatic petals that come in purple, pink, and red can ...

There’s a lot of shade around my house, and its lushness got me to wondering why nature evolved shade plants, since the photosynthesis that supports almost all life on earth is driven by sunlight. But ...

Gardening isn’t always about basking in glorious sunlight. Some plants practically revel in the quiet whispers of shade and ...

I love blooming plants. The more colorful, prolific bloomers they are, the better. The thought of perennials conjures visions of multicolored, vibrant, full sun flowers that bloom unapologetically ...

All week, we’re revisiting the most popular stories of 2025, including this one from July. A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers ...

Jeep MacNichol, of The Samples, records his "Mr. Anonymous Reggae Show" for Boulder's Green Light Radio in 2012. Green Light is still broadcasting online and at KGLR 93.1 FM — and offering support to ...